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North Union’s Wyatt Arver (21) picks up yardage in this file photo. Arver scored three touchdowns during a win at Northmor on Friday. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Madison Plains runs the ball against Fairbanks’ defense. The Golden Eagles handed FHS its third setback of the season by a score of 30-20. (Journal-Tribune photo by Sarah Vollrath)

Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) bursts through Lancaster’s defense. Wimmers rushed for 160 yards and scored a touchdown during MHS’ 15-10 win. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

former Marysville High School head football coach Rich Weiskircher stands in front of the new sign naming the school football field in his honor during a surprise ceremony Friday evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Triad’s Jayden Minor (24) congratulates Caleb Jordan (2) after Jordan’s touchdown against Ridgedale earlier this season. The Cardinals will host Springfield Catholic Central this evening. (Journal-Tribune photo by Josh Kaeser)

North Union’s Dainon Lindsey (10) eludes tacklers in this file photo. The Wildcats will take to the road for the first time this season when they travel to Northmor this evening. (Journal-Tribune file photo)

Jonathan Alder’s Cody Yates (53) brings down a West Liberty-Salem ball carrier in this file photo. Also pictured for JA is Braylon Kauffman (58) and John Parker (61). The Pioneers will play at Bloom Carroll on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Landon LeClair is tripped up as he contends for possession of the ball. Also pictured for the Monarchs is Brandon Jeronimo (16). MHS fell to Upper Arlington, 3-2. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Fairbanks’ Carson Shope (2) picks up yardage against Indian Lake. The Panthers will play at Madison Plains on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Marysville’s Colin Wimmers (2) is lifted in celebration by teammate Collin Burris after Wimmers scored a touchdown against KIPP Columbus. The Monarchs will host Lancaster on Friday. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)

Marysville’s Savannah Huntington prepares to hit a tee shot at the Big Walnut Invitational. Huntington placed 23rd among individual golfers. (Photo submitted)

Jordan Shinault (24) of North Union makes a throw-in during a match against Urbana. (Journal-Tribune photo by Bob Putman)

Marysville High School graduate Gabe Powers (36) is pictured during a game with The Ohio State Buckeyes. Powers, who transferred to Kansas State, will begin his second season with the Wildcats as one of the team’s captains. (Journal-Tribune photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Jonathan Alder’s girls cross country team is pictured from left, front row, Evelyn Funk, Cara Curtiss, Cailie Beachy and Michaela Thompson; second row, assistant coach Amy Malone, Bree Gray, Finley Streit, Emmalyn Moyer and head coach Justin Crep. Not pictured: Addilyn McDaniel and assistant coaches Alicia Tremayne, Jamie Ehret and Alexa Thorpe. (Photo submitted)

Lexie Grant (7) of Fairbanks sets the ball in this file photo. Also pictured for the Lady Panthers is Liviann Maine (4). FHS dropped a recent match to London. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

Sami Haigh of Marysville prepares her swing against the ball in this file photo. Haigh recently won her first singles match of the 2026 season. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

In the top photo, Jonathan Alder’s Audrey Lange (20) prepares to blast the ball over the net. In the bottom photo, Glory Blevins (1) of North Union does the same. Both local varsity teams won recent matches. (Journal-Tribune photos by Tim Miller)

Triad quarterback Blayk Thomas (5) looks for an open receiver against Pleasant. The Spartans beat the Cardinals, 51-14. (Journal-Tribune photo by Eva Paspalis Case)

Fairbanks receiver Collin Bailey (4) is tackled after a gain against Indian Lake. Bailey tallied FHS’ lone touchdown during a 40-7 loss to the Lakers. (Journal-Tribune photo by Tim Miller)

North Union quarterback Nickolas Hajjar (11) picks up yardage in this file photo. Hajjar helped lead the Wildcats past Waynesfield-Goshen on Friday. (Photo submitted)